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Functional Skills ELevel 2

at Wolverhampton City Council, WOLVERHAMPTON · local authority

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessGood2019see the detail

Level 2Stepping stonesFunctional Skills36 weeksPart timeFree

What the college says

Functional Skills English Level 2 is a nationally recognised qualification designed to help adults develop practical reading, writing, speaking and listening skills needed for work, study and everyday life. Pearson (Edexcel) Functional Skills qualifications focus on realworld communication tasks and practical English rather than literary analysis. Level 2 is considered equivalent to GCSE Grade 4/C, making it accepted by apprenticeship standards, employers, FE colleges and many universities. Suitable for adults who want to improve workplace communication, progress to further training or access careers requiring strong literacy skills

What you need to get on

Learners must be aged 19 or over. Entry Level 3 or Level 1 English (or equivalent) recommended, but not essential. Initial assessment will help identify individual starting points and support needs. A short initial assessment to determine the appropriate level of study.

How you are assessed

Entry level and Level 1 study, English and maths retakes, and supported programmes.

What this level means

The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

The provider describes this as being for learners aged 19 and over.

Where it runs

  • CITY LEARNING QUARTER

    Old Hall Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 3AU

    DaytimeClassroom based
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